Welcome to the UUFSD Weekly Newsletter
Inspired by our UU principles, we are a vibrant, intentionally diverse congregation that models and promotes both locally and globally: love, spiritual growth, service, right relations, and sustainable living.
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Upcoming Services
Summer Service Meets at 10:00am
July 14, 2019
"Weaponizing My Own Privilege"
Guest Speaker: Kay Bolden
Worship Associate: Christie Turner
July 21, 2019
"The Power of Appreciation"
Guest Speaker: Mary Ellen Drummond
Worship Associate: Lisa Shaffer
July 28, 2019
"Wisdom and Inspiration from the Chronologically Endowed:
The Joys and Challenges of Old Age"
Guest Speaker: Livia Walsh
Worship Associate:
Linda Giannelli Pratt
August 4, 2019
Guest Speaker Alison A.L.G. McLeod
Worship Associate: John Sherman
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PLEASE NOTE!
The UUFSD Office Will Close July 15th thru July 28th
Due to this, the UUFSD Newsletter will be on hiatus
July 19th and 26th
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During the break you may contact Alana Schuller at 619-733-2475 for urgent administrative business. For pastoral care issues you may contact Kelly Kelsoe at 858-361-5005.
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Dear Fellowship of San Dieguito,
I am very excited about meeting you in August and sharing worship outdoors beginning on August 18! All my contacts with your leaders have been energizing and positive. I think we will do great things together.
One interesting parallel between us is that, at about the same time, you-all and Reverend Meghan, like Cedars UU and I, were thinking about turning an Interim ministry into a settled one. You-all and I chose opposite paths. However, neither of us ended where we expected, and are now sharing the experience of enjoying an unexpected Interim together. This provides a perfect setting for nurturing a hopeful, healthy mind or spirit.
In the meantime, I am packing up my home and office, helping my wife move into a new home in Washington state, buying a used car to drive to Solana Beach, spending time with family and then heading your way at the end of July. We have arranged a temporary place for me in Your Area.
Once I am there, in addition to getting to know everything about you all and orienting myself to a new area, my primary task will be to find a simple place to live. If you can help with that, please do so. The less money I spend the better. The more “walkable” the location, the better. The place I sleep needs to be quiet and safe. I like to cook, so kitchen access or a kitchenette would be good. I am bringing no furniture with me, but since I am restricting my spending, all I really need will be a clean and comfortable mattress.
Until we meet, Peace to You All,
Thomas
Rev. Thomas Perchlik
Unitarian Universalist Minister
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Dialogue with Kay Bolden
This Sunday, July 14th at 11:15am in Founders Hall
We are pleased to welcome Kay Bolden to our pulpit for her talk: Weaponizing My Own Privilege on July 14 at 10:00am.
At 11:15am, Kay has agreed to lead us in a dialogue about her talk. Please grab your coffee and join us in Founders Hall as we continue to challenge our privilege and to work for racial justice.
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Social Justice Action Group Visioning Workshop
Sunday, July 21st 11:30 am-1:30 pm Fellowship Hall
Wenda Alvarez will lead us in moving the SJA into unified justice exploration and action. Your voice matters as we make our group a dynamic voice in the UUFSD and larger community. Light lunch provided.
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JOIN THE WILLAGE!
We have all heard, "It takes a village to raise a child," but you may not know that UUFSD has a village of the willing, including parents, grandparents, and friends. Please join us on Facebook by searching "The Willage at UUFSD." The Willage is a place to find a babysitter, support other parents, and find support for yourself.
Save the dates for our upcoming Willage events:
- August 24, 5:30 pm, Glow Party at UUFSD: a glow-in-the-dark dance party to kick off the new school year.
- September 15, Willage Swap in the core area in between the services: bring any clothes & toys & books your kids no longer use, take what you'd like, and we will donate the rest, because we are an interconnected web.
- October 12, The Willage is planning to attend Pride-by-the-Beach in Oceanside to offer mom-hugs and dad-hugs to anyone who wants a hug, especially those rejected by their own biological families.
- November 5, The Willage will partner with the Social Justice committee to serve at Fill-a-Belly dinner
Join us on facebook and please join us at those events.
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Inside or Outside? How Do We Decide?
Enjoying our services in the Amphitheater is something we all appreciate. The UUFSD Board, with input from our AV technician and Music Director, would like to clarify the criteria in making the important decision about having the Sunday service outside or inside. Decisions are made by 7:30 AM by the AV technician or set-up staff. The goal is always to ensure the safety and comfort of our Fellowship members, as well as protecting the electrical equipment. While there will be unique situations that are not addressed by these criteria, these are the general guidelines. We CAN have the service outside if: 1) there is not dampness that can cause electrical hazards, wet seating and unsafe steps; 2) it is at least 58 degrees (according to a weather app) one hour before the first service; 3) there is not excessive mud or debris in the amphitheater; and 4) there is little to no chance of rain. Additionally, there are certain Sundays where the music requires that we are inside. If you have questions, please ask a Board Member and not the Minister or other staff. Thank you!
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SINGALONG with Drew Massicot--Rescheduled to 10/26/19
First UU pianist extraordinaire Drew Massicot will get us singing with his lush and rhythmic piano accompaniment. We'll sing some favorite Broadway tunes, TV and movie themes, as well as pop, gospel, and folk classics. Lyrics will be projected, so we'll all be 'in sync'!! Light snacks and beverages will served. Saturday 4:00 – 5:30 PM in Founders Hall. $10/person. All proceeds benefit UUFSD (Auction).
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Monthly Call To Action - July
(2) Call your elected officials and express your opinion on this issue/ask for action. US Senators: Kamala Harris (202)224-3553/(619)239-3884; Dianne Feinstein (202)224-3841/(619)231-9712. Local US Representatives: District 49 - Levin- (202)225-3906/(760)599-5000; District 52 - Peters - (202)225-0508/(858) 455-5550;
(3) Keep talking about this issue.
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Pastoral Care Committee Request
Fellow Congregant Still Needs Assistance
Our fellow congregant, Michelle Devor, is in great need of help again. Unfortunately, her cancer has returned, and she is facing many weeks of cancer-related medical appointments. She needs willing drivers during weekdays to take her to and from her appointments. Retirees or those who don't work during the week would be most appreciated! In addition, she would greatly appreciate meals twice a week to be brought to her home in Del Mar (near the race track).
The Pastoral Care Committee will leave a cooler outside her front door to drop meals off, as she needs to rest and has trouble getting to the front door. Michelle prefers to be contacted directly to coordinate by text messaging her at 858-243-9280. Thank you!
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It's Time for Our Annual Summer Backpack Collection
June 23rd - August 25th
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Visit us in the core area each week. If you do not attend services in the summer you can still contribute to this project by sending checks made out to UUFSD and putting 'backpack project' in the memo. Our goal is to distribute 100+ filled backpacks to children in need in our community.
- Community Resource Center - Children in Transitional Housing in the Domestic Violence Program
- Encinitas Union School District – Students in need in our local elementary schools
- Stand Up For Kids – Homeless and at risk youth
- Casas de Luz – Serving students in our sister program in Tijuana
We are collecting backpacks (new and gently used) and school supplies to fill them. Cash donations are most appreciated as it allows us to shop for the specific items needed at the lowest cost.
In order to make this project a success we still need volunteers. The time commitment can be as little as covering a shift at the table on a Sunday. This is an excellent way for newcomers or families with children to get involved. Please contact Liz Young at
thefouryoungs@sbcglobal.net if you can help out with this summer project.
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What's Happening at Camp de Benneville Pines
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July 14-20 Middle School Camp
July 21-27 Sr High Camp
July 28-Aug 3 Family Camp
Aug 10-14 Camp Summer Break (Adults)
Aug 10-14 Choir Camp
Aug 16-22 Art Groove
Aug 30-Sep 2 Young Adult Camp
Young Adult Camp
Friday, August 30th-
Monday, September 2nd
Come join other young adults from the Pacific Southwest District for a fun filled weekend in the pines. This year’s theme is “Radical Resilience” and YA Camp is a great space providing creative and self-reflecting workshops, social justice streams, identity caucusing, and spiritual fulfillment.
Social justice “streams” will dive into various social justice movements and give campers tools to engage with those issues outside of camp. Plus…there is plenty of time to have fun with friends old and new. Pool Time, Archery, Board Games, Lake Time and more are just up the mountain!
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Summer Reading for the UUFSD Book Club
Thursday, July 18th, 10:00am in Palmer Library
Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
Spanning five decades, Commonwealth explores how a chance encounter (and secret kiss) reverberates through the lives of the four parents and six children involved. Spending summers together in Virginia, the Keating and Cousins children forge a lasting bond
that is based on a shared disillusionment with their parents and the strange and genuine affection that grows up between them.
All Book Clubs meet in the Palmer Library here on the UUFSD campus.
Call or text Cathy Leach-Phillips at 650 224-1974 with comments or questions (or send email to
bookclub@uufsd.org)
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Daytimers Men’s Group
Friday, 19th, 11:30am-1:00pm
DAYTIMERS mens' group meets the third Friday of every month to share lunch and conversation. Your choice of topic!
Roundtable Pizza, 1321 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas. All you can eat pizza and salad bar.
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The Latest Issue of "Dialogue" Magazine is Available!
Click
here for the latest issue
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Quarterly Fill A Belly Dinner
Tuesday, August 6th, 6:30-8:15pm, Encinitas
Our Fellowship is providing a dinner meal to our homeless brothers and sisters on Tuesday, August 6, from 6:30 to 8:15 pm, at the Cottonwood Creek Park, Encinitas, CA. Please click on the link below to enter your name, email address and the food item (for 15 people), main course, salad, side dish or dessert (fruit and granola bars suggested). We will also have a sign up sheet on Sundays after services for those who cannot access the form on line. Additional information will be sent out closer to the date of the event. Please go to
http://bit.ly/UUFSD_Fill_a_Belly
to register.
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PLANTING FOR MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
WHY TO PLANT:
Monarch populations have fallen 90% in the past 20 years, largely due to the loss of milkweed habitat. Conservations efforts can mitigate their decline and add delight to our gardens.
WHAT TO PLANT:
Monarchs caterpillars only feed on milkweed plants. There are several varieties native to S. California, listed at monarchjointventures.org or the Xerces Society website. Tropical milkweed, commonly called the butterfly plant, is not native. The natives die back in the winter, but come back in spring. Tropical milkweed doesn’t die back, so Monarchs are less likely to migrate. There is a controversy about whether this is good or bad for the Monarch population.
WHEN TO PLANT:
Seeds need to be started in the late summer or early fall before the rains. Soil should be turned, but does not need to be amended. With luck, seeds could be collected from the UUSFD garden next year which contains both native and tropical varieties. Plants in pots can be purchased from nurseries, including the Luca Micaela Nursery at 441 Saxony Rd., Encinitas, phone: 760-613-5867. Seeds can be ordered online.
HOW TO MAINTAIN:
All milkweed plants are drought tolerant, but like water and need it to get established. They like full sun, but tolerate some shade. Pruning tropicals to the 2d or 3
rd node in late Oct. or early November will help reduce parasites and encourage migration. Be careful not to get the milky sap in your eyes. All milkweeds are toxic. The toxicity protects the caterpillars and young butterflies from some predators.
Milkweed draws oleander aphids, which can be brushed off with a gloved hand or carefully sprayed off with a light but sharp stream of water. There are also tiny beneficial wasps, aphidius colmani and aphidoletes, which can be purchased and released near the plants. They use the aphids as host for their eggs, producing a new generation of beneficials. Pesticides cannot be used because they poison the monarchs, and ladybugs eat the monarch eggs.
Milkweed plants look a little ratty when all their leaves are consumed. Remember to plant with an assortment of nectar plants for the mature monarchs. Caution gardeners that these are not weeds, even the natives that die back.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP:
Request a seed kit from
monarchwatch.org and turn your garden into a Monarch Waystation. Volunteer at
monarchlab.org or learner.org/north to monitor monarchs and migration events.
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Your Good News for the Weekend
And in honor of the upcoming San Diego Comic Con:
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Other News of Interest to UU's
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A NOTE FROM YOUR PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE:
FREE WORKSHOP COMING UP!
Kicking yourself for not starting or finishing your end of life documents? Help is on the way! Attend a free workshop (two-mornings) given by various well-qualified professionals, in September in Encinitas or in July or October in San Diego. I found a similar workshop a couple of years to be chock full of valuable information and advice. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity. Sign up right away! See
flyer below
for details or email Caroline DeMar at
plannedgiving@uufsd.org
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Choir Camp: Singing in the Pines
Camp de Benneville Pines, August 10th-14th
Come join Donald Milton III at our beautiful UU mountain top home for Singing in the Pines.
He will help us explore the power of music and how it takes us deeper into our UU worship and our spiritual communities. Click
here
for more information and to register.
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Note for those who use the Le Port School parking lot on Sundays
: the gate code is 253
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito
1036 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: 858-755-9225
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